will be guided not by political ideology but scientific evidence. >> reporter: wjz has learned that virginia could be issuing drilling licenses as soon as next year. in baltimore city, jessica kartalija wjz eyewitness news. >>> both maryland senators remain opposed to offshore drilling. >>> one of television's most accomplished writers has died. award winning writer david mills, collapsed on the set of his latest project. the 48-year-old is known for wire and homicide. mills was a graduate of the university of maryland and wrote for the washington post before he became a screen writer >>> turning to sports, and this morning's wjz spring training report, the regular season less than a week away. orioles managers dave trembley says he doesn't like the way the team is playing of late. thee orioles were dominated on both sides of the ball. jason burken started for the orioles. the orioles loss their first game 14-6. the regular season starts tuesday in tampa bay. >>> in football news. the ravens preseason schedule has been released opening thursday night, august 12th, a home game with the caroli